An episode of the popular fifties television series "The Trouble with Father" called "Many Happy Returns". As with most shows by Roland Reed Productions, this show was filmed on 35mm film and aired without a laugh-track. This show aired from 1950 to 1955.


This movie is part of the collection: Classic TV

Production Company: Roland Reed Productions
Audio/Visual: Sound, Black and White
Keywords: Classic TV; TV; Television; Classic Television; Sitcom; Sitcoms; Comedy; Humor; 1950s; 1950's; 50s; 50's; Fifties; Retro;

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: richgoup - - March 26, 2011
Subject: Many Happy Returns (The Trouble with Father).
Season 1, episode 35.
Original air date: 16 June 1951.
Cast: Stu Erwin (Stu Erwin), June Erwin (June Erwin) and Ann Todd (Joyce Erwin).
From IMDB.

Reviewer: Nikonwilly - - December 1, 2009
Subject: Early Fifties
As for the sitcom, I enjoyed the fact it had NO laugh track...seemed to give a certain quality to this bit.
The portrayal of the African American was still so racist it's almost unbelievable and they tossed in as much "sex" as allowed with the kissing question, but the married couple were not allowed to share the same bed!
This medium, Television, was powerful enough to shape ideas and attitudes for decades...the advertisement industry was already on track for setting consumer greed and consumption. This was the beginning..how it progressed is amazing.

Reviewer: The_Emperor_Of_Television - - October 18, 2009
Subject: Roland, You're So Together
I know I uploaded this on another account. I know that I watched it and enjoyed it.